United Tribes News

BISMARCK (UTN) – Ismael Arzol of Lemmon, SD, repeated August 23 as winner of the half-marathon event of the 2014 United Tribes THUNDERBIRD RUN. Arzola toured the course in 1 hour, 10 minutes and 6 seconds, trimming 51 seconds off his first place finish in 2013.

Light rain and temperatures in the low 60s greeted hearty runners who took part in the 9th annual event starting and ending on the college campus in Bismarck.

Kyle Downs of Bismarck repeated as 10K champion in 33:11, which was 2:33 faster than last year.

Kenneth Starr of Fort Yates, ND, claimed the 5K win in 21:17.

The event was sponsored by the college’s Strengthening Lifestyles Program with volunteers from throughout the college; coordinator was Dan Molnar.